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October 22, 1984 
Director, Office of 
Recombinant DNA 
Activities 
Prohibition of gene transfer in animals would severely 
limit future progress in critical human and animal needs areas 
and would dramatically cut short the current revolution in 
biological research. We vehemently oppose Mr. Rifkin's proposed 
amendments and urge the committee to reject those amendments. 
Sincerely , 
. , Dairy Science 
Animal Science 
Assoc. Prof., Dairy Science 
Asst. Prof., Dairy Science 
Assoc. Prof., Dairy Science 
Prof., Dairy Science 
Prof., Dairy Science 
Prof., Animal Science 
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